JVC El Kameleon KD-AVX44 2008

February 12, 2008 by Lukas Gilkey
Filed under: Car Audio > Head Units / Receivers



Probably one of the best looking new head units we have seen this year, the 2008 El Kameleon KD-AVX44 is a sexy bitch. The DVD receiver retains its roots with the oldschool blackout faceplate to keep thieves at bay, but the faceplate is still detachable for those who feel better removing it completely. That faceplate looks like it has no buttons for reason, it utilizes "electrostatic technology" to sense touch and even a proximity sensor to illuminate the face panel when you put your hand near it.

The Kameleon comes prepared for HD radio and satellite radio, with built-in controls for a CD changer and rear-view camera. The 3.5" monitor is a decent size for a single-DIN unit, and the receiver also comes Bluetooth equipped and iPod ready. JVC slathered on the iPod functionality with this unit. The KS-U20 cable used for the iPod USB 2.0 connection charges the iPod while displaying album artwork on the headunit.

More features:
- Animated 3D Graphic User Interface
- Headphone surround sound in Dolby 5.1
- MOSFET 50W x 4
- 7-Band iEQ
- 5V line and subwoofer preouts
- Gold-plated A/V input and output RCAs
- Multilingual display

The El Kameleon KD-AVX44 is expected to be available this Summer.

Source: JVC Mobile
Source: Talk Audio UK
Comments (3)
ngsm13 1 year and 12 months ago

Kind of like the newer LG Chocolat I'm guessing...
soydeedo 1 year and 12 months ago

I'm not sure I like that, really. I'd rather have a knob I can turn without having to look at what I'm touching. As nifty as it is in general terms, it just doesn't quite fit for a car receiver IMHO.
Neil Middlemiss 1 year and 12 months ago

The first thing I wonder is how much more functionality could have been gained by not using the screen and whatnot. Then I remember I'm the 1% and that these will probably sell like hot cakes down at Best Buy.
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